2024 Golden Pin Salon Finale Discusses Design with Renowned Speakers

The 2024 Golden Pin Design Award concludes its annual tour across Asia with the highly anticipated “Design Perspectives × Golden Pin Salon” event in Taipei. Taking place on June 1st at the “Not Just Library” in the Songshan Cultural and Creative Park, the event will feature a lineup of esteemed speakers exploring “Urban Culture and Design Aesthetics.”

Speakers include Yoshiaki Irobe, a renowned Japanese designer who will serve as a jury member; Javin Mo, founder of Milkxhake Design Studio; and Henry Lin, creative director of Atelier.63 who recently won the Best of 2023 Golden Pin Design Award with the “Hualien Art Museum” brand identity. Moderated by Taiwanese designer and founder of the IF OFFICE,  Feng Yu, the event promises insightful discussions.

Taiwanese designer and founder of the IF OFFICE,  Feng Yu

Javin Mo, founder and design director of Milkxhake Design Studio in Hong Kong, is celebrated for his unique creative vision and numerous accolades, including the UK’s D&AD Awards and the Golden Pin Design Award. As a frequent judge in the Golden Pin Design Award, Mo is also a member of Alliance Graphique Internationale (AGI).

Javin Mo, Founder & Design Director of  Milkxhake Design Studio

His diverse career spans graphic visual identity, print, and interactive design. Mo is also an editor for “Design 360°” magazine and organizes visual culture events. He has curated design exhibitions across Asia, showcasing his expertise in cross-cultural collaboration.

In his upcoming presentation titled “Design for Culture,” Mo will share recent collaborative projects with institutions such as M+ in Hong Kong and MoCA Taipei. He will explore how branding shapes urban aesthetics and discuss his approach to integrating design within urban cultural contexts.

M+ Brand Identity

Moca’s Exhibition Hello, Human!

Following Javin Mo, we have Henry Lin, the creative director of Atelier.63, a rising Taiwanese visual design team. Atelier.63 specializes in crafting corporate identities and brand images, working with diverse clients like municipal governments and cultural institutions. Their impressive portfolio includes projects for the National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts, recognized by the prestigious Red Dot Award in Communication Design.

Henry Lin of Atelier. 63

But Henry Lin’s focus goes beyond mere recognition. Atelier.63’s brand identity design for the Hualien Art Museum beautifully captures the essence of Hualien’s natural splendor through a minimalist and elegant visual approach. This innovative design not only reflects the museum but also earned them the coveted Best of 2023 Golden Pin Design Award.

In his presentation titled “The Gentle Push,” Lin will delve into the concept of how subtle and thoughtful design initiatives can significantly influence the overall aesthetics of a city. He’ll likely showcase Atelier.63’s projects as examples, demonstrating the power of design in shaping urban environments in a subtle yet impactful way.

Hualien Art Museum brand identity

Hualien Art Museum brand identity

2024 Taiwan Traditional Theatre Festival

Last but not least, we have the esteemed Japanese graphic designer Yoshiaki Irobe. Irobe wears many hats: director of the Irobe Design Institute and the Nippon Design Center, member of prestigious design organizations like AGI and ADC, and an award-winning designer himself, having received the Yusaku Kamekura Design Award.

His design expertise is incredibly diverse, encompassing public projects, corporate branding, and product design. You might recognize his work on the Osaka Metro’s corporate identity, or the visual identity and signage for national parks. He’s even the art director for the Japan Pavilion at the upcoming Expo 2025!

Yoshiake Irobi

In his presentation, “Urban Culture and Design Aesthetics,” Irobe will draw from his extensive experience in public space design. Expect to see case studies from projects like the Osaka Metro, the Yayoi Kusama Museum, and Sony Park. Irobe will likely showcase how he seamlessly integrates functionality with artistic expression, creating public spaces that are not only usable but also enrich the urban environment and elevate its cultural identity.

Sony Park

Osaka Metro

The Taipei session of the 2024 “Design Perspectives x Golden Pin Salon” is scheduled for Saturday, June 1st at 2:00 PM (GMT+8 Taipei Time) at Not Just Library. Registration is currently open on Accupass (https://bit.ly/3WysZ1T). Simultaneous interpretation in Chinese and Japanese will be available. Due to limited seating and no live streaming, design enthusiasts are urged to attend in person to participate in this thrilling event!

The 2024 Golden Pin Design Award is open for submissions across four categories: Product, Communication, Spatial, and Integrated Design. This prestigious award encompasses Product Design, Communication Design, Spatial Design, and Integration Design. Applicants must be business entities or design teams.

Register early to avail of the early bird discount by completing registration and payment before 5:00 PM on June 7th (GMT+8 Taipei Time). The final submission deadline is 5:00 PM on June 26th (GMT+8 Taipei Time). For registration details, visit the official website: https://goldenpin.org.tw/en 

Event Information

Design Perspectives × Golden Pin Salon Taipei 2024

• Date: June 1st (Saturday)
• Time: 2:00 – 4:00 PM (GMT+8)
• Venue: Not Just Library (No. 133, Guangfu S Rd, Xinyi District, Taipei City)
• Organizer: Golden Pin Design Award & Taiwan Design Research Institute (TDRI)
• Online Registration: https://bit.ly/3WysZ1T

About Golden Pin Salon

The Golden Pin Salon, launched in 2015, has become a major design event in Asia. It connects design minds from across the region through discussions and presentations. Over 30 events have been held in more than 20 Asian cities, fostering a platform for sharing ideas and inspiration. Nearly 100 design leaders have graced the Salon stage, offering their unique perspectives and philosophies. This acclaimed platform has become a key networking event for design enthusiasts in Asia, driving innovation and collaboration within the design community.